• Job Description

  Req#: C9331-25-0404?language=en&page=897&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Point of Care Testing Coordinator to lead a small team supporting Point of Care Testing across all sites of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

  This is an interesting and challenging position leading a small dedicated team delivering support for POCT to most clinical areas across the Trust.

  The successful candidate must be flexible and able to travel to different sites across the Trust as needed.

  You will work closely with suppliers and managers and staff at all levels across the Trust and have knowledge and understanding of ISO standards and UKAS accreditation.

  The department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement and you must be equally committed to these principles.

  There will be opportunities available for further developing your skills in all aspects of POCT to enable to you fulfil your potential and further your career.

  Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a keen interest in Point of Care Testing, experience of leading a team, and demonstrable training skills.

  This is a challenging post that requires an ability to multitask and excellent communication and IT skills.

  Although supported by a Consultant Clinical Scientist and Technical Services Manager from the Biochemistry department, you will have a high degree of autonomy in your day to day work and must be able to manage your workload to ensure that key performance indicators are met and reports delivered on time.

  The POCT service at UHMBT is delivered via a POCT managed service contract with Radiometer. A variety of analysers are in use in the Trust delivering the wide repertoire of test results required for acute clinical care.

  About us

  We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

  FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

  WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

  All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  331-B16600525

  Job locations

  Furness General Hospital

  Dalton Lane

  Barrow-in-Furness

  LA14 4LF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registration
  • IBMS Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Haematology or equivalent experience
  • MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification or experience

  Desirable

  • Recognised training qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Highly developed technical and scientific skills
  • Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings
  • Experience of working within a Team
  • Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories and POCT NHS or other public sector experience Quality management experience
  • Proven ability to manage resources effectively
  • Experience of providing training

  Desirable

  • Experience of the clinical and technical validation of analytical equipment
  • Experience of risk assessment
  • Experience of developing new policies and procedures

  Skills, ability and knowledge

  Essential

  • Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
  • Knowledge of POCT issues
  • Ability to build a cohesive team by encouraging a positive approach to new procedures and skills
  • Highly developed communication skills including report writing, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills
  • Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
  • Effective customer focused skills with a professional and approachable manner
  • Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
  • Meticulous record keeping skills
  • Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities
  • Ability to comply with the Trust's policies
  • Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to travel as required
  • Ability to work independently and multi- task
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective team leadership qualities

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registration
  • IBMS Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Haematology or equivalent experience
  • MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification or experience

  Desirable

  • Recognised training qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Highly developed technical and scientific skills
  • Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings
  • Experience of working within a Team
  • Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories and POCT NHS or other public sector experience Quality management experience
  • Proven ability to manage resources effectively
  • Experience of providing training

  Desirable

  • Experience of the clinical and technical validation of analytical equipment
  • Experience of risk assessment
  • Experience of developing new policies and procedures

  Skills, ability and knowledge

  Essential

  • Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
  • Knowledge of POCT issues
  • Ability to build a cohesive team by encouraging a positive approach to new procedures and skills
  • Highly developed communication skills including report writing, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills
  • Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
  • Effective customer focused skills with a professional and approachable manner
  • Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
  • Meticulous record keeping skills
  • Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities
  • Ability to comply with the Trust's policies
  • Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to travel as required
  • Ability to work independently and multi- task
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective team leadership qualities

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

  Address

  Furness General Hospital

  Dalton Lane

  Barrow-in-Furness

  LA14 4LF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

  Address

  Furness General Hospital

  Dalton Lane

  Barrow-in-Furness

  LA14 4LF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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